I can ski pretty well.
I was one of those 6 year olds on the slopes.
While I grew up skiing, I never wanted to try to snowboard.  I don’t get to the snow very often and when I do, I don’t want to spend my time falling trying to learn something else.
Vegas and I are in Big Bear right now.  I spent day 1 skiing while she spent the day in snowboarding school.  I had a blast shooting down double blacks and navigating a few moguls.
BUTÂ I wanted spend the day with Vegas. Â So on the second day I traded my skis for a snowboard and committed myself to learning.
I can stand up on the bunny slopes… and I made it down a blue later in the day! Â I still prefer skiing.
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We took our share of spills though.
I’ll let you guess who’s butt this bruise is on:
Read on for my day of ski slope eats, and join in Jenn’s WIAW baby riiiiiight here today!
Breakfast:
I travel with white power and ACV so we could have the usual morning cocktail.
We were in a hurry to hit the slopes, so breakfast was a Quest Mint Chocolate Protein Bar.
Lunch:
It’s slim pickings at Snow Summit.  Apparently they got hit hard last weekend with the ski crowd and ran out of a lot.  One place said they went through 60 kegs of beer!
I settled for the market salad.  There was also a bourbon and diet.  Falling is easier with a buzz.
Dinner:
I didn’t think I’d be able to get Vegas off the couch and out the door – we were so tired!  Hunger won out though; I was starving after a day in the snow and not enough food.  I promised Vegas beer and agreed to take a cab instead of making her walk.  That always helps.
We headed to the Village to Big Bear Lake Brewing Company. Â To warm up, a beer for Vegas and a Manhattan for me.
We started with the hummus. Â I was ridiculously excited to see all the veggies it came with! Â I love dipping cauliflower and zucchini, but they’re not often included in restaurant orders!
I had chili and a salad as my entree. Â Loved the spiciness of the chili!
There were a couple more unpictured drinks too. Â Don’t judge…Â it was cold…
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I’m loving living so close tot he snow – we can get here in just 3 hours!
Do you ski or snowboard?Â
Are you a bourbon fan?  It’s fantastically warming in the cold weather!
No skiing or snowboarding for me and guessing it’s too late to start! Hopefully my husband can help my kids in that area 🙂
No way! Vegas is just learning to board and she’s older than both of us!
Skiing/snowboarding is exhausting!! You did awesome for your first time though! Seriously, I’m impressed.
Thank you! I think it was a little easier to stand since I grew up skiing… but I have a LONG way to go!
I would probably break something (again) if I tried skiing. I feel like you guys are always going to so many fun places. Good for you!
That’s why Vegas chose to learn to board. Apparently you’re less likely to break something… on your legs at least…
I wish I could say yes- but no! Never learned and probably too scared now. Plus I hate the cold. I’m so jealous of your fun though – looks like a great time!
It actually was really warm! I even ditched my jacket and scarf for half of the day. Just go when it’s at least 45 outside. 🙂
That butt bruise :'( I’ve broken my tailbone before and had to sit on a floaty for several weeks, so I hope that bruise isn’t anything too serious. Though I guess sitting on a floaty is less embarrassing to an adult than a kid in the 4th grade?
I’m glad you got to eat chili because it looks coooold out there! I’ve never been snow skiing/boarding, but it does look fun!
Ohhhhh… for real?! I’m not going to tell Vegas that’s a possibility. Haha!
The first time I ever went snowboarding, my entire knees were bruised like that.
Yup. Definitely did that.
I’m the same way- I grew up skiing but didn’t try snowboarding until much later! I remember having a lot of bruises after my first time, but I think yours takes the cake!
Hey, hey… that was Vegas’ butt! 😉
Despite living close to lots of skiing resorts I only went for the first time last year and I think my bruise rivaled yours, haha. I actually could make it down the bunny slope without falling by the end of the day even with super icy slopes- but with this warm winter I haven’t been back yet this year. Good job trying out the snowboarding- I’ve heard its harder!
Snowboarding is WAY harder! But anything is hard on ice. Go to the powder and I promise it’ll be 100x easier!
Oh snap that is one heck of a mean bruise- ouch!! I’ve actually never been skiing but I would love to soon! I’m not the biggest bourbon fan but the promise of hot chocolate would definitely get me on the slopes ;)!
It was so weird… we didn’t see any hot chocolate! We did get a mocha before leaving Vegas. Does that count? 🙂
Skiing for sure! I’ve never tried snowboarding and don’t really want to. Also, that hummus plate looks delicious!
I can see where it would be cool when/if once can get good. I think I’ll get a lesson next time!
Holy shit woman! I skied during spring bread for about 10 years. I never tried snowboarding, and I don’t really see myself doing it, because I saw a few people literally twirl right off the side of the mountain while trying to stop. I haven’t skied in years, but I would love to go again!
Oh man… don’t tell me that! Anytime I thought I couldn’t stop I just sat my ass down. LOL!
That bruise is a great battle wound – I used to measure my worth by measuring my battle wounds growing up to prove I was “tough.” Not so much anymore, haha. That hummus looks so juicy and delish. I can never ward hunger off no matter what.
I hear that… I have so many scars I can’t even count. Only two broken bones though! Knock on wood…
Ouch! That bruise looks pretty bad. I haven’t been skiing since I was like 12, but I remember loving it. Also, I totally don’t judge you for the drinks. I’d need that many too to deal with all that cold!
It’s the only way to get warm! Plus, one a lunch helps numb the pain… and your fears. 😉
Always skiing. I’m like you where I’ve been skiing since I was teeny (my parents actually met working in a ski shop, and my dad still works there!) I actually tried snowboarding for a few YEARS in rebellion and was just s bad at it. I went back to skiing a few years ago!
Fiance… Oh weird, LOL… Flew us to Big Bear a few weeks ago (cause we fancy) for lunch… And I saw the mountain with snow on it and thought, Snowboarding could be a good time right now… But we didn’t have any time. I used to competitively snow board… Maybe you knew that? Every time I hear the word snowboard a FLUSH of memories comes to my brain…. Both good and bad for sure.
It would be fun to plan a group trip… However, fiance broke his collar bone last year around this time at Big Bear. So I don’t think he ever wants to hit the slopes again!
Damn… is he a pilot? Did I know that? Vegas can fly too! I did NOT know you were such a bad ass snow boarder! Teach me, oh great one. Tell fiance you’ll teach him not to break things. 😉
It still weird me out that YOU AND I talk about our significant others… CONSIDERING what we both said about a year and a half ago! LOL!
PS: you can call me “oh great one” from now on! 😉
Right?! Let’s not go too crazy. No babies. Just boobies.
Mine are almost 1 year old!!!! I need to have a BIRTHDAY PARTY for the twins! LMFAO!
I hate the snow!! I have been skiing, but it’s definitely not my forte in life, ( bruises and bumps galore!). That hummus looked amazing! Love your blog and Happy New Year!
LOL! I love the snow, but I’m always glad to warm up at the end. Thank you so much and happy new year to you too!
Hey, I tried snowboarding for the first time last week too and it was SO humbling. I’m going again tomorrow, Lord willing. O_O
Haha! It IS humbling! I hope you had a BLAST! 🙂
Well, I hate skiing then I was in school, because our P.E. teacher was too strict with us 😀 But I think I should definetely give it another chance. Who knows, maybe it is really as fun as it looks 😉
Hold up. You got to ski in PE?! All we ever did was run laps or play volleyball! Lucky. 🙂
I totally would rather learn to snowboard than ski!!! (Or maybe I’ll just stay warm in the lodge….) 😉
Hi Laura! So I’ve only tried snowboarding one time, and after a short lesson, I was still awful — it was scary and hard. It was really really scary actually. So this year, I’m going to try skiing for the first time in Tahoe. Hoping for better results … 🙂
You’ll be fine! I hear they have some great snow. I’ll give you the report when we get back – it sounds like I’ll be there right before you.
I went skiing for the first time in years over new years! I had done snowboarding maybe 10 years ago but skiing is just so much easier to get the hang of. And less falling.
It really is. I keep trying to tell Vegas that, but she insists on learning to board first.
It looks like you had a fun time! I haven’t snowboarded in years, I need to get on that but i guess it will have to wait until I’m not pregnant.
i agree, a few cocktails will definitely warm you up!!!
Haha – probably wise. 😉
I ski and tried one whole day of snowboarding before the bruises helped me make up my mind to never do that again! As much as I love skiing, I love the post-slopes drink just as much!
Skiing is definitely easier… I think it takes longer for boarding but I hear it’s more fun. We shall see!
I’ve seriously never been skiing or snowboarding & now you make me want to try hahah… And fall hahha!!! Looks so fun though!!
Just make sure you go after a good snow – if you fall in fresh power it doesn’t hurt as bad. 😉
I love skiing! I’ve always wanted to do a few runs at Big Bear! My sister and brother in law used to go there all the time when they lived in SD. 🙂
You should go! It’s a great smaller place to start out. You can get a lot in!
Oh man, I can totally relate to falling often when learning to snowboard. It took me an embarrasing 3 winters to actually get good at it, it was rewarding though! That supper looks absolutely delicious and I totally agree that alcohol makes the falls a little easier ;).
3?! Oh man… I was hoping for a week. LOL! Did you take lessons? I’m going to try one in Tahoe.
I did take lessons but I must say, I am not exactly the athletic type, so I am sure you will learn faster then me, I think most people do haha! Once I learnt how to turn and carve correctly, I stopped the lessons and got better on my own!
That’s good you didn’t have to take lessons for ever! I guess I need to go google what carve means. LOL!
oh my goodness that bruise is pretty bad! That my friend, is why i never go skiing or snow boarding ever!
I’ve always been curious to try skiing but I’m such a scaredy-cat! Looks like a really fun day : )
You totally should! Skiing is easier to pick up than boarding – promise!
I worked at an outdoor bar on a pier in Philadelphia one summer and there were most defintely days it was cold. Too cold to be outside, working or playing. We the bartenders would drink either bourbon or Grand Marnier to stay warm. Eventually the cold stopped bothering us…can’t imagine why!!
That sounds like such a fun job! Drinking in the name of warmth is legit. 😉
I’m definitely a skier. But I make no claims to being any good at it, and it’s brb l years since I got a chance to hit the slopes.
How fun! Looks gorgeous out there enjoy 🙂
Um yes, I had that bruise and had to sit on a donut for two weeks. I do not snowboard anymore! But I will eat with you.
HA! I’m kind of surprised neither of us ended up on a donut. Must be all that padding… lol!
I am here in hot summer Sydney, but I am sooooo jealous of you being in the snow and hitting the slopes! What a day. I got to jump on the board as soon as I am back home. So proud you snowboarded! How did Vegas do?
Luce… that bruise was Vegas’. LOL! We’re going again in a couple weeks though!
I think it’s been about a decade since I’ve been snowboarding, and the first and only time I ever went skiing, I was 7 years old, so I’m not quite sure that counts. I need to go again someday! Looks like you had a fun time, and food afterward always tastes even better–I really want chili now!
You should go! It’s a great way to get outdoors and stay warm in the winter!